Ronaldo's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Ronaldo was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in May. The surgeon at Ribeirão Preto Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $750 short. my son has been in and out of Ribeirão Preto Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ronaldo struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Ronaldo won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $140 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $420 • Post-operative medication: $100 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.